“Bad News Wrapped in Protein: Inside the Coronavirus Genome”
Apr 03, 2020
Carl Zimmer along with Jonathan Corum takes another deep dive—and again with incredible illustrations—in COVID 19’s genome:
Fifth & Flower
“How Coronavirus Hijacks Your Cells”
Mar 13, 2020
An incredible explanation of COVID-19 (pictures included!) by former ALOUD on Science speaker Carl Zimmer:
Stay Home and Read to Support the Library’s Cybernauts!
Feb 26, 2020
The Stay Home and Read a Book Ball is coming up this Sunday, March 1, and we hope you will join thousands across the city in celebrating our most beloved and highly anticipated “non-event” of the year by reading at home in support of the Los Angeles Public Library. All proceeds raised through the Stay […]
Stay Home and Read on Sunday, March 1!
Feb 26, 2020
A message from Library Foundation President, Ken Brecher Dear Reader, In Los Angeles, there is no shortage of events to attend or destinations to explore, but on Sunday, March 1st, I invite you to join me and thousands across the city in staying home and reading a book for a great cause. This Sunday, I’ll […]
“Ghost DNA Hints at Africa’s Missing Ancient Humans”
Feb 13, 2020
Carl Zimmer writes on the newest findings on ancient DNA:
“Even Physicists Don’t Understand Quantum Mechanics”
Feb 02, 2020
Before our program with Sean Carroll, read his article on the latest questions in quantum mechanics.
“2019 was the second-warmest year on record, NASA and NOAA say”
Jan 15, 2020
Did 2019 feel a little hotter? Check out what climate scientists have to say:
“Eight science stories to watch for in 2020”
Jan 03, 2020
Mars? Early cancer detection? Climate commitments? Keep your eye out for these stories in 2020:
“Y2K @ 20”
Dec 23, 2019
A cool, interactive end-of-the-year post reflecting on 20 years since Y2K with contributions from ALOUD on Science moderator Nellie Bowles:
Thank you for a great year!
Dec 20, 2019
Thank you for supporting us in 2019! As we celebrate the end of a productive and eventful year at the Los Angeles Public Library, all of us at the Library Foundation would like to extend our profound gratitude to our Members, donors, friends, and advocates who support this beloved institution. From innovative literacy education programs […]
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